Case Scenarios: #1: Mrs. Smith, an 80-year-old female, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with complaints of confusion, disorientation, and agitation. She has a history of hypertension and recently underwent surgery for a hip fracture. Upon assessment, Mrs. Smith appears restless, has difficulty maintaining attention, and exhibits fluctuating levels of consciousness. #2:Mr. Johnson, a 60-year-old male, presents to the outpatient clinic with complaints of persistent low mood, loss of interest in activities he once enjoyed, and feelings of worthlessness. He reports difficulty sleeping and a significant decrease in appetite over the past several weeks. Mr. Johnson denies any history of cognitive impairment or confusion. #3: Ms. Lee, a 70-year-old female, is brought to the emergency department by her daughter due to concerns about memory loss and behavioral changes. Ms. Lee frequently forgets recent events, repeats herself in conversations, and struggles to perform familiar tasks, such as cooking and managing finances. Her daughter reports a gradual decline in cognitive function over the past year. Instructions: · Review the provided case scenarios and identify the presenting symptoms suggestive of depression, delirium, or dementia. Match each scenario with its corresponding condition. · For each case study, discuss appropriate assessment techniques to further evaluate the patient's condition and differentiate between depression, delirium, and/or dementia. · For each case study, discuss nursing interventions tailored to address the specific needs of patients diagnosed with depression, delirium, and/or dementia. · For each case study, discuss the importance of early recognition and intervention in managing depression, delirium, and/or dementia, and preventing adverse outcomes. · Select one patient from the three options presented. Explore their mental status, including mood, affect, thought processes, and cognitive function. Based on the information provided, write a narrative note explaining your hypot